How far is Milton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Milton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 1018
3.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 1018
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Continue on State Route 1018
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Route 1018
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
1602 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Milton and 31.4 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milton and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near North Buffalo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.9 km).
#1 Milton
Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,550 |
| Coordinates | 40.9097900, -79.2167000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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